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Call for Submissions: Practical Matters Journal
Call for Submissions to Practical Matters Issue 13 Call for Submissions Love Deadline: December 1, 2019 practicalmattersjournal.org/submissions Love is constantly being redefined by both scholars and people across a range of disciplines, theoretical approaches, and cultural contexts. Conceptions of love range from John Donne’s literary pursuit of love, both sacred and profane, to Alain Badiou’s philosophy of... More
12th Annual Lecture for The Center for Practical Theology Announced
You are warmly invited to The Center for Practical Theology’s Twelfth Annual Lecture and Reception on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Boston University School of Theology’s own Dr. David Jacobsen, Professor of the Practice of Homiletics, Director of the Homiletical Theology Project, and Co-Director of the Center for Practical Theology, will present on “Preaching That Pushes... More
Job Posting: Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care (Tenure-Track), Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA
Union Presbyterian Seminary invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care (tenure-track), to serve primarily on our Richmond, Virginia campus. The successful candidate holds a Ph.D. in pastoral care, pastoral theology, or psychology of religion, is committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship,and also... More
Dr. Courtney Goto delivers keynote at the 25th Anniversary 2019 Conference of the British and Irish Association of Practical Theology
Congratulations to Dr. Courtney Goto for presenting a keynote address at the British and Irish Association of Practical Theology Conference in Liverpool, England on July 10th. Her speech, “The Ubiquity of Ignorance: A Practical Theological Challenge of our Time,” addressed questions about ignorance amplified by Brexit, xenophobia, and rising populism in Britain... More
Call for Papers from De Gruyter for Open Theology
De Gruyter invites submissions for a topical issue of Open Theology, “Issues and Approaches in Contemporary Theological Thought about Evil.” Submissions are due October 31, 2019. Questions about the theme should be directed to John Culp at jculp@apu.edu For technical or financial questions, contact journal Managing Editor Katarzyna Tempczyk at katarzyna.tempczyk@degruyter.com. ---------- Climate disasters, More
A Rare Academician: Reflecting on the Legacy of Dr. Dale P. Andrews
This June 23 marks two years since the passing of Dr. Dale P. Andrews. Dr. Andrews was the Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Homiletics and Pastoral Theology at BU School of Theology from 2005-2010, and was the Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair and Distinguished Professor of Homiletics, Social Justice, and... More
Congratulations, May 2019 Graduates!
Congratulations to the May 2019 Practical Theology PhD. graduates! Dr. Brandon Thomas Crowley: "Inclusive Black Congregations and Black Ecclesial Queering" Dr. Yara González-Justiniano: "Practices of Hope: The Public Presence of the Church in Puerto Rico" Dr. Rebecca Seungyoun Jeong: "A Psalmic-Theological Homiletic for the Korean Immigrant Congregation" Dr. Jonathan Mettasophia: "Adaptation, Innovation, and Tradition:... More
Welcoming New Co-Directors Dean Mary Elizabeth Moore and Dean Teddy Hickman-Maynard
The Center for Practical Theology is thrilled to welcome (and welcome back!) Dean Teddy Hickman-Maynard and Dean Mary Elizabeth Moore as Co-Directors of the Center for Practical Theology. They join Co-Directors Dr. Courtney Goto, Dr. David Jacobsen, Dean Bryan Stone, and Dr. Claire Wolfteich in leadership of the Center for Practical Theology. Dean... More
Call for Proposals: Special Issue of Ecclesial Practices
Ecclesial Practices invites article proposals for a special issue oriented around emerging questions in ethnographic fieldwork in Christian Ethics. Abstracts are due June 30, 2019, with full manuscript drafts due September 30, 2019 in time to workshop them in the fall over video conference. Abstract submissions should be sent to: FieldworkinEthicsSCE@gmail.com. More
Job Posting: Assistant Professor in Practical Theology, Barry University
Barry University seeks Assistant Professor Summary Barry University is currently seeking an Assistant Professor. The Department of Theology and Philosophy at Barry University invites applicants for a full-time continuing contract position in the field of Practical Theology at the assistant professor level, beginning in August 2020. Essential Functions Teach courses in the Department’s... More